Category: Medical credentialing

What Is Medical Billing and Coding? How Outsourcing Boosts Profit Margins

Medical billing and coding are the backbone of a healthcare practice’s revenue cycle. Medical coding involves translating diagnoses, procedures, and treatments into standardized alphanumeric codes (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS), while medical billing uses these codes to generate claims for insurance reimbursement and patient billing. When done efficiently, billing and coding ensure timely payments, compliance with regulations, […]